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Heat (thermal) burns, unspecified

1 hospitalization · 2019010504 · 1/15/2019 · Auto Tech of Louisiana

Severity

Hospitalized
1
Amputation
0
Loss of eye
0
Body part
Multiple body parts, n.e.c.
Nature of injury
Heat (thermal) burns, unspecified

Cause

Event
Ignition of vapors, gases, or liquids
Source
Gasoline, diesel fuel, jet fuel
Secondary source
Furnaces, heaters

Employer

Name
Auto Tech of Louisiana
Location
4624 Hwy 28 E, PINEVILLE, LOUISIANA, 71360
NAICS
811111
Jurisdiction
1

Narrative

An employee was prepping a vehicle to be dismantled by removing parts when gas splashed near the heater, causing it to ignite. The employee was burned on the face and hands.

Source

Authoritative
OSHA Severe Injury Reports
Machine
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